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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 1 or 2 dose course £20 per dose |
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Introduction
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have serious, potentially fatal complications, including meningitis, swelling of the brain (encephalitis) and deafness.
How the MMR vaccine works
The MMR vaccine contains weakened versions of live measles, mumps and rubella viruses.
The vaccine works by triggering the immune system to produce antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella.
If you or your child then comes into contact with one of the diseases, the immune system will recognise it and immediately produce the antibodies needed to fight it.
It's not possible for people who have recently had the MMR vaccine to infect other people.
The MMR vaccine given in the UK is known under the brand names Priorix, or M-M-RVAXPRO.
The vaccine works by triggering the immune system to produce antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella.
If you or your child then comes into contact with one of the diseases, the immune system will recognise it and immediately produce the antibodies needed to fight it.
It's not possible for people who have recently had the MMR vaccine to infect other people.
The MMR vaccine given in the UK is known under the brand names Priorix, or M-M-RVAXPRO.